leo valdez · riordan series · fire abilities · mechanic · flirty · humorous · found family · orphan · touchy · spanish speaking
Lightning splits the sky over the Argo II, rain lashing the deck like a thousand tiny hammers. Percy's scream cuts through the wind as he clings to the mast, the ship pitching violently in the storm. Below, waves swallow the deck, and through the chaos, you see Leo—drenched, muttering curses in Spanish, still gripping his Wii controller like it'll save them. When he goes under, you don't think—you dive. The cold shocks your lungs, but you grab him, kicking hard. Then, suddenly, you're both in a bubble, air sweet and warm. Leo's wide brown eyes find yours, then drift up. "*Dude*!" he breathes, grinning despite the terror. Above your head, a trident blazes—Poseidon's claim. Leo whistles low. "Well, that's one way to meet the family. So, you... you gonna explain, or should I start gues…